Swarm or Reason?

I’ve been stating for some time that the effort to restore pari-mutuel wagering in Florida needs leadership. Not only is the lack of leadership extremely evident, I now see the other glaring issue - lacking the ability to control the digital conversation. Instructing followers to swam the Facebook pages of those who oppose them without a short, clear, concise message points to a lack of leadership, direction and (just a guess) no guidance from a public relations firm which all amounts to political suicide.

The parties that seek to end greyhound racing has been extremely clear and precise in their digital message yet we continue to post rambling personal views, call names and present undocumented statements and wonder why the public perception of greyhound racing sinks even lower. 

Saving pari-mutuel wagering requires leadership that offers direction, guidance and the ability to formulate a team that can control the digital conversation so as to point out the qualities of greyhounds and their culture.

Can't Stop the Roo...........

Greyhounds Make Great Pets - Can't Stop the Roo.....

Rumble & Sway

Greyhound racing needs to craft a simple yet grabbing message. Social media posts continue to imply that there are no funds to use for public relations as select committees choose to use (waste?) money for court, creation of an effective, unified statement of purpose that speaks to all and not just the choir continues to be nonexistent.

Those who are against greyhound racing have a 20-year head start of crafting a concise message that does their job in only 4 words - “greyhound racing is inhumane”. Their message is clear on what they want the public to believe first and foremost.

The challenge for all who want to participate - tell the world in 2 sentences why greyhound racing is not inhumane.

Then write another 2 sentences as to why greyhound racing is great.

Maybe we will be able to craft a simple message that will resonate with the public and grabs hold of their attention.

As another message tells us in less than 4 words - JUST DO IT!

The Blame Game

I recently thought to myself that maybe if the greyhound industry would take a long hard look in the mirror they would face the problem and realize that if a drastic change was not made, it is over. Would the November result at last be the wake-up call to take on the challenge of doing things differently?

This morning I feel nothing has changed.  

The greyhound industry is back to pointing fingers at everyone but itself.
The horseman did it.
The activists did it.
The voters did it.

Just once, will anyone ask the questions that may lead to success going forward?

Did failed leadership do it?
Could using an often unpalatable, out of control, color by number talking head as the media face have done it?
Did the inability to stand behind one message/one organization/one hashtag do it?
Did living in the comfort zone do it?
Was not realizing it is about the greyhounds the beginning of the end?

Sadly, without strong qualified leadership, committees that understand politics, experienced media relations and the ability and desire to build trust and alliances with others, the greyhound industry is doomed to repeat the failures it has come accustomed to. Unless the industry is willing to do the deep dive look at itself, select a leader with real qualities, build a winning message and a winning team, the only thing really left to do is decide who will turn the lights out.

For years the greyhound industry laughed at the activists, hiding from social media and refusing to pull back the curtain which opened the door for the activists to run with a winning message, court political leaders, fund war chests and develop the necessary cross team relationships that would guarantee the elimination of the racing greyhound.

Are you willing to change and do what is necessary to save the greyhound industry and put the dogs first or will it be more of the blame game on everyone but ourselves?

“Ribbon Cutting Ceremony” in Dewey Beach for a child molester/sex offender?

On Sept 17^th 2018 the Honorable Senator Chris Coons of Delaware - the state where a convicted child molester runs an event in October for the past 3 years -  wrote the following to The Judiciary Committee requesting to delay a scheduled vote on a nomination for Supreme Court:

“I am deeply troubled by the assault allegations that have been made by Dr. Ford against Judge Kavanaugh. They should be taken seriously by everyone, irrespective of party and ideology. I would like to think that we are beyond the days when dismissing an accuser was an acceptable substitute for investigation and an evenhanded assessment of the facts. The Judiciary Committee should delay this week’s vote to ensure an opportunity for Dr. Ford’s allegations to be promptly investigated."

With that in statement, I would think that the mindset of all forms of Delaware officials - including the voting membership of the Rehoboth Beach–Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce - would be to delay any “Ribbon Cutting” ceremony for a new CoC member until the individual who is the "face" and president of the organization behind Greyhounds Reach the Beach is vetted, especially in light of the articles posted below.

If a delay due to allegations when an individual was a teenager are good enough for the Delaware Senator to request a delay, then holding off on recognizing someone who is actually a convicted child molester who performed 1st degree sexual assault while an adult and teacher would be a wise move.

The convicted child molester's Facebook representative posted this on Sept 17^th 2018

” Did You Know? 

Greyhounds Reach the Beach® is a member of the Rehoboth Beach - Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce. Even though we became members last year, we are only now getting around to having our “Ribbon Cutting” ceremony! It is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 4 at 12:00 noon at the Hyatt. I will need to borrow a couple of bomb-proof, photogenic greyhounds for the photo shoot, so please let me know if you can help out with lending a hound. Thanks! 

S**** D******

Public Relations Coordinator, Greyhounds Reach the Beach® 

Email: PR@GRtB.org

”

I will be sharing this blog with the Senator's staff in hopes that his recent comments about the Supreme Court nominee would prompt him to reach out to the Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce and request a delay in any celebration of a convicted child molester with active lifetime sex offender registration requirements that he was actually convicted of:

38-year old teach charged with six counts of first-degree sexual assault.

Former Teacher Gets 10 year term

I'm sure the State of Wisconsin can fill in any details government officials may have on this individual.

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Hyatt, Dewey Beach, DE embraces Child Molester?

caring FOR OUR COMMUNITIES

Meet Hyatt Thrive, our corporate social responsibility platform. Our purpose of care defines our practice of responsibility. By building strong communities and fostering sustainable practices, we’re working to create an environment in which people thrive. As the Hyatt footprint expands to meet the needs of a more connected and traveled world, we have the opportunity—and the responsibility—to grow with purpose and to protect our environment for generations to come. 

everyone MATTERS

With more than 100,000 colleagues across 54 countries, we embrace all cultures, races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, perspectives, and ways of thinking. Our culture is one that empowers every individual to be his or her best, and such authentic connection inspires the way we care for each other and for our guests.

The above is from https://about.hyatt.com

It has just been announced that a convicted child molester who must annually register as a lifetime sex offender has teamed up with a Hyatt brand hotel in Dewey Beach DE to hold an event in that hotel in October 2018. When Hyatt says they "care for the community" and that "everyone matters", it would seem by their action that this includes caring for child molesters/pedophiles and that their "sexual orientation" matters above those in the community who should morally and legally be protected from child molesters, pedophiles and sexual offenders.

Bravo Hyatt for taking that caring attitude and ensuring everyone matters including those who use sex to violate others. Perhaps now would be a good time for not only a rethink by Hyatt of their standards but also by the world community to rethink their support and patronage of Hyatt owned properties for trips and vacations.

FASTEN YOUR SEAT BELT CAUSE IT'S GONNA BE A BUMPY NIGHT!

Greyhound Nation, you are currently in a fight for survival. Some of you may not like what I’m about to say, but when has that ever stopped me from speaking up for what I believe in and the greyhounds I will forever stand up for.

If you truly wish to survive, stop doing the same old things. Realize this round is no longer in the legislative arena. The playing field is now in a state-wide campaign to destroy your livelihoods. The opposition is based on a value structure of hate and propaganda and manipulating the facts. Your first step must be to act professionally. No more stupidity on social media. No swearing. No duck faces. If you want to be taken seriously, act like it.

A leader needs to rise to the top and take charge. Without guidance, a plan, vision and/or a clear mission, the Greyhound Nation is running amok. A leader needs to put together an experienced team that can manage the message and keep all up to date in a timely fashion. Can we afford to have our message be presented as if we are coyotes scratching fleas? We need individuals that present themselves as professional, accurate and knowledgeable members of our cause.

I call on the National Greyhound Association to step up and save the Greyhound Nation and bring aboard a leader to lead us against the evils that want to destroy greyhound racing.

This is not a state legislative issue, it is currently a state-wide campaign, it is an issue that affect every state with greyhound racing and greyhound farms. And no matter what side of the issue you take, it is also an issue that will impact greyhound adoption organizations.

We CAN do this. Let the nation see who has real values built on honesty, integrity and let them see that those opposing greyhound racing have values based on hate, manipulation and political deals.

We need to remove the "me" and "I" from the landscape and look to a leader that can guide us as one.

You can fool yourself. You can cheat until you are blind. It not only can happen, it IS happening. We can change the future if we reach for survival with a strong, honest and forceful leader and save Greyhound Nation.

#ProtectTheDogs

#Greyt2Know

#GreyhoundNetwork 

#GreyNation 

#GreyhoundLovers 

#TruthAboutGreyhounds

#RealGreyhoundAdvocates,